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Furnaces and finesse: France’s Sèvres ceramics factory

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France's Sèvres factory, just outside Paris, has been a mecca for ceramics for nearly three centuries. Every ten years, it's the scene of a very special event: the lighting of the great kiln. For the most recent edition, 40 unique pieces of pottery were created, then put in the furnace for 33 hours for a spectacular final result. FRANCE 24 takes you to discover the factory and its highly skilled team of workers.

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The Riviera town of Vallauris, France’s clay capital

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Located on the French Riviera, Vallauris is the French capital of pottery and ceramics. This tradition dates back to Antiquity. In those days, the inhabitants of Vallauris produced culinary pottery thanks to the clay deposits in the region. In the 19th century, ceramics developed. But the 1950s were really the golden age of Vallauris, when many artists – such as Pablo Picasso – settled in the village.

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Behind the scenes at France’s Sèvres ceramics workshop

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Nestled in the picturesque Saint Cloud park outside Paris, the Sèvres factory is a temple to craftsmanship. Some of Europe’s most beautiful ceramics have been made here since 1740. Today, 120 potters use skills and techniques that have been handed down from generation to generation over three centuries. FRANCE 24 takes you to meet some of these talented men and women.

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